Simple Vue Timeline Component

Common errors

• TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'use')

  cause The `Vue` object was not correctly imported or instantiated as a Vue 2 application instance before attempting to call `Vue.use()`.
  fix Ensure `import Vue from 'vue';` is present and that you are working within a Vue 2 application context.

• [Vue warn]: Unknown custom element: <simple-timeline> - did you register the component correctly? For recursive components, make sure to provide the 'name' option.

  cause The `simple-timeline` component was not globally registered via the plugin's `Vue.use()` method, or the plugin itself was not imported.
  fix Verify that `import SimpleTimeline from 'vue-simple-timeline';` and `Vue.use(SimpleTimeline);` are correctly implemented in your application's entry point.

• Module not found: Error: Can't resolve 'vue-simple-timeline'

  cause The package `vue-simple-timeline` has not been installed in your project, or there's a typo in the import path.
  fix Install the package using npm (`npm install vue-simple-timeline`) or yarn (`yarn add vue-simple-timeline`). Double-check the import statement for typos.

Warnings

• breaking This package is designed exclusively for Vue 2 applications. It is not compatible with Vue 3 due to fundamental API changes in the Vue framework, particularly how components and plugins are registered and used.
  Fix: For Vue 3 projects, consider using a Vue 3 native timeline component or a different package. If you must use this package, you will need to migrate your project back to Vue 2.
• gotcha The package appears to be abandoned, with no significant updates in several years. This means there will be no further bug fixes, security patches, or feature enhancements. Using abandoned packages can introduce long-term maintenance risks.
  Fix: Assess the stability and security implications carefully before using in production. Consider forking the repository if you require custom features or maintenance, or seek actively maintained alternatives.
• gotcha The package is at version 0.1.2, indicating it was in a very early stage of development and likely not considered production-ready by its maintainers. This could lead to unexpected behavior or missing features.
  Fix: Thoroughly test the component in your specific use case to ensure it meets quality and stability requirements. Be prepared to implement workarounds or custom fixes for any discovered issues.

Install

• npm install vue-simple-timeline npm
• yarn add vue-simple-timeline yarn
• pnpm add vue-simple-timeline pnpm

Imports

• SimpleTimeline
  wrong:

  const SimpleTimeline = require('vue-simple-timeline');

  correct:

  import SimpleTimeline from 'vue-simple-timeline';

  This is the default export, representing the Vue plugin object that contains the `install` method. It should be passed to `Vue.use()` for global component registration.
• simple-timeline
  wrong:

  import { simpleTimeline } from 'vue-simple-timeline';

  correct:

  <template><simple-timeline :items='yourData'></simple-timeline></template>

  This refers to the component tag (`<simple-timeline>`) that becomes available in Vue 2 templates after `Vue.use(SimpleTimeline)` is called. It is not a named module export, but the globally registered component.
• Timeline
  wrong:

  import { Timeline } from 'vue-simple-timeline';

  correct:

  // No direct module import for this component. It is exposed via the plugin.

  While the internal Vue component source file might be named 'Timeline.vue', it is not directly exported from the `vue-simple-timeline` package for individual import or local registration outside of the plugin's `Vue.use()` method.

Quickstart

Demonstrates how to install the `vue-simple-timeline` plugin and integrate the `<simple-timeline>` component into a basic Vue 2 application with sample data.

import Vue from 'vue';
import SimpleTimeline from 'vue-simple-timeline';

// Install the plugin to make <simple-timeline> component globally available
Vue.use(SimpleTimeline);

new Vue({
  el: '#app',
  template: `
    <div id="app">
      <h1>My Historical Events</h1>
      <simple-timeline :items='timelineEvents'></simple-timeline>
      <p>The timeline component is rendered above with sample data.</p>
    </div>
  `,
  data () {
    return {
      timelineEvents: [
        {
          tag: '2018-01-12',
          content: 'Hello. You can use <b>FULL</b> HTML here, be sure to sanitize<br/>if you are using user input!',
          footer: 'Stuff you want to appear in the footer'
        },
        {
          tag: '2018-01-13',
          color: '#dcdcdc',
          type: 'circle',
          content: 'World of Vue'
        },
        {
          type: 'star',
          tag: '2018-01-14',
          content: 'Awesome journey!'
        }
      ]
    }
  }
});